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took the SAT, spent time on my app essays. worked hard on my gpa.
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Just join a bunch of organizations do then smae trite stuff everyone does for admissions sake like volunteer work, clubs, decent grades, have a pulse. It isn't really difficult to get in, it is usually a safety school.
Biology
I really wanted to go here. REALLY bad. I did everything. It's a pretty tough process. You should interview, write a SOLID essay, and keep very good contact with the admissions office. Making MHC know you want to go here is KEY.
Chemistry
The essay is a major part of the application...take it seriously! Also, although not required, take the time to visit campus and have an interview. And if Mount Holyoke is your first choice for college, make sure they know that. It will definitely make a difference if they know that you will attend in the fall if accepted.
English
I took the SATs and ACTs like everyone else, and wrote some crazy essay about myself if I recall correctly. i was not a straight A student, but I had been a good one with a background that was also non-academic, which i think is helpful--I had worked in a genetics company and taken a lot of extra writing workshops outside of my high school context and perhaps those things were beneficial to my acceptance.
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have money. Honestly I don't think it's that difficult to get in here. Applying early certainly helps, and strong essays. Do an interview.
Journalism
My SATs were 1300, ACT 28. I wrote a good essay, had a 3.5 in HS (upward trend from D's freshman year.. so 3 years of straight A's), many excellent extracurriculars and internships. Played sports and sent them everything I could think of. Visited twice, had an interview, got an almost free ride off merit scholarships and grants MHC gave me.
Language - French/Spanish/etc.
I joined the crew team, the orchestra, the French, Hawaii and German clubs. There is so much to get involved in here, it is hard not to!
Music - Performance
Do lots of extra carriculars, show you care about other people, not just yourself. It also helps to have broad interests and be openminded!
Physics
I did not get in solely on my academics. I was admitted based on my improvement in High School and the other activities I was involved in. I have a wide field of interests, from Tennis, to Softball, to Theater Tech Design, to IT Networking, to Art History. I pushed my diverse interests and my ability to learn and grow as a student.
GPA and SAT mins listed in the college books mean nothing if you prove that you bring more to MHC than a GPA. Out going and motivated individuals are key. Each student is hand chosen by a group of Faculty, Staff, and Students.
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